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Time-consuming? Check! Stressful? Oh yeah! Exhausting? Yawn… Very! Okay, so moving may not be the most thrilling experience, but there are ways to make it easier. All you have to do is take advantage of the packing checklist below that offers practical and logical tips to help you pack your home quickly and efficiently. Continue reading “The Ultimate Checklist for Efficient and Speedy Packing”

When a home move is on the horizon, you will quickly see how many things need to be accomplished before your relocation date arrives. This being said, you will most likely want to find a moving company to help make the process easier. While this is a great idea, moving is far from cheap, which can make the idea of shelling out extra money to movers hard to do. But what if we told you there are ways to find movers that are not only affordable but also reliable too?

Moving house can be summed up in a number of words: exciting, stressful, chaotic, expensive. And with all of these things, your relocation can result in total confusion and a number of questions. What do I do next? What should I expect? How much is this going to cost me? Continue reading “Top moving questions, asked and answered”

Moving to a new home involves many different aspects. Because of this, forgetting to do something – bit or small – during the relocation process can happen pretty easily. Here’s a list of the most forgotten aspects of moving to a new home.

You’ve found a new place to live. You’ve collected more boxes than you know what to do with. Now all you have to do is pack. Easier said than done, right? As everyone knows, packing is one of the worst parts of moving. But, it must be done. While packing probably seems like a mindless task – it is just throwing things into boxes after all – there is actually a right way and a wrong way to do it. Here are some must-know packing tips to help your move go smoothly. Continue reading “Be an efficient packer with these 5 tips”

Just looking at a china cabinet can leave you feeling tense. All of those delicate items just waiting to break at even the slightest rattle or shake. The worry of breakage is even worse when preparing for a move. One careless step and you risk some of your most valuable items being shattered into thousands of sharp, dangerous pieces. Not only that, but your china cabinet itself is breakable too and can suffer major damage during the moving process. Continue reading “How to move your china cabinet without suffering major damage during your relocation”

When the time comes to move, the first thing you have to do is find a new place to live. There are tons of houses and apartments everywhere you turn, so the process should be simple, right?

Well… not exactly. In truth, the rental process can be quite difficult. You can’t just point to a place and instantly move into it. There is the cost of rent to consider, for instance. You also have to meet the landlord and pass all of their requirements.

Another thing you will find when searching for a rental property is that the rental market can be very competitive – especially if you are seeking residence in a highly desirable area, like New York or other major city. So how do you stand out and get a prospective landlord to choose you as their tenant? Continue reading for the best ways to wow a landlord and make that much-wanted home yours.

Know Your Credit Score

One of the first things a landlord will need before even considering renting to you is your credit score. The reason for this is that it provides a general idea of how fiscally responsible you are. When renting, a landlord wants a tenant that is going to pay their rent – on time and in the full amount. Pulling a credit history is the best way for them to know if they should take a chance on you.

Before a potential landlord checks your credit, it is a good idea to go ahead and get this information ahead of time. This is an especially good idea if your credit history is less than perfect. Being upfront with a future landlord can show them you’re responsible and in charge of your finances. It can also help iron out any potential flaws they might find on your credit report.

Be Organized and Efficient

Another way to wow a future landlord is to be organized and efficient. Do this by creating a folder that contains all of the necessary information and documents you will be asked for when applying for a rental home. Items include:

Your personal information;

Personal information of your spouse or roommates;

Copies of valid ID for each applicant;

Current employment information;

Documentation of previous rental history – former addresses, length of residence, contact information of former landlords;

Credit report for each applicant; and

Financial documents –bank statements, pay stubs, recent tax return.

Know What You Want

It’s rare that the first rental property you see will be the one you choose. This being said, finding a new place to call home can take some time. Before you even start your search for a new place to live, it’s important to know exactly what you are looking for. What features do you want it to have? Is a sizable kitchen a must? Are there any aspects – like minimal storage space – that are a deal breaker? Knowing the answers to questions like these will save a lot of time for both you and a prospective landlord.

Ask Important Questions

There’s no such thing as a stupid question. In fact, asking questions about a property will show a landlord that you have a sense of confidence and carefulness. Two things you definitely need when searching for a new home. When viewing a rental property, there are a number of important questions to ask, such as:

How much is the rent?

Are pets allowed?

Is heat gas or electric?

Is water included in the rent?

Landlords expect questions like these and are pleased bypossible tenants who want to be informed about the property they seek to rent. Just don’t go overboard. The last thing you want is to ask so many questions that the landlord is put off and dubs you a potential complainer. So find a happy medium and stick to your most important questions during that first meeting with your future landlord.

Be Personable

When meeting a potential landlord, it’s important to make a good first impression. You’ll

want to arrive on time and look presentable. You are basically meeting them to discuss a business deal, after all. It’s also good to remember that landlords are people too, so be personable; find a way to connect with them. Whether it’s a shared interest or simply common thoughts about the rainy or overly hot weather, building a rapport with a prospective landlord is a good way to get your foot in the door.

Have you had good luck impressing prospective landlords? Tell us about it in the comments!

No matter where you are moving, it’s never easy – especially when moving to a new state. The process is long, tedious and stressful – as well as exhausting. With so many things to do before moving to a new state, you are probably at a loss for where to even begin. Continue reading “Moving to a New State? Check out this guide.”